September 23, 2014
What can the differences between the two teach us about post-World War II American literature?
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What can the differences between the two teach us about post-World War II American literature?
Read More179 years ago today, it was OK to marry your underage first cousin — and Poe did exactly that with Virginia Eliza Clemm.
Read MoreAs a founder of science fiction, Wells got a surprising share the future right. He also got some things very, very wrong.
Read MoreDenise Levertov teaches an aspiring poet that it’s more important to know how to live than to know how to write.
Read MoreThe renowned children’s author undoubtedly has a way with words, but he’s also a master of confronting the difficulties of life.
Read MoreRandle Patrick McMurphy of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Hank Stamper of Sometimes a Great Notion: two men of incredible strength whom Kesey brings to their knees. Why?
Read MoreBefore personal tragedy deteriorated his work, Newton Thornburg was a talented, successful, important author. Now, he is no one.
Read MoreBorn 124 years ago today, Christie may be a write-off for snobs, but her continued popularity proves her significance.
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